Mudavadi Reveals New Tactic Kenyans Use to Join Russian Military
His statement comes days after the PCS held a series of meetings with the Russian authorities, where both countries agreed to stop the recruitment of Kenyans...
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi revealed that Kenyans are being recruited into the Russian military through clandestine routes, often via the Middle East, making them difficult for the government to track.
- Mudavadi confirmed 47 Kenyans have been repatriated, while 16 are missing in action and two are prisoners of war.
- The Prime Cabinet Secretary highlighted that recruitment often occurs after Kenyans have secured jobs in the Middle East.
- The government has arrested two suspects linked to a fake recruitment firm, and negotiations with Russian authorities aim to halt this practice.
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Mudavadi Warns Kenyans Joining Russia's Military Operations - April 2026
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a stern warning to Kenyans against joining Russia's military operations, citing evidence of illegal recruitment networks luring citizens with financial incentives. He revealed that Kenyans are being recruited through clandestine routes, often via the Middle East, making them difficult for the government to track. Mudavadi confirmed that at least 16 Kenyans are missing in action in Russia, with ongoing investigations into deceptive recruitment schemes luring citizens to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. Separately, Mudavadi is urging Parliament to allocate an additional 400 billion Shillings for the evacuation of Kenyans amidst rising global tensions, particularly in the Middle East.
